Parents, you still matter, a lot!

PARENTS & GUARDIANS MATTER… A LOT TRUSTED SOURCES OF INFORMATION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS:  90% Health Center Medical Staff  90% Health Educators  68% Faculty/Coursework  65% Parents  59% Leaflets, pamphlets, flyers PLACES COLLEGE STUDENTS GET THEIR INFORMATION:  78% Internet / World Wide Web  76% Parents  61% Friends  61% Health Center Medical Staff  53% Health Educators American College Health Association, National College Health Assessment, 2008

COLLEGE STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR Karen Moses, Laurie Davidson (American College Health Association, National College Health Assessment, 2012)

FACTORS THAT AFFECT ACADEMIC SUCCESS Stress Anxiety Getting enough sleep Common illnesses (cold/flu/sore throat) Depression Work responsibilities Excessive internet use or computer gaming Concern for a troubled friend or family member Involvement in extracurricular activities Relationship difficulties American College Health Association, National College Health Assessment, 2015

ALCOHOL & COLLEGE On a given occasion during the past month, how much alcohol did you typically drink?  79.0% drink 0, 1, 2, 3, or at the most % = % = % =2 11.1% = 3 7.5% = 4  Past 30 day marijuana use 28.7% report use of marijuana in the past 30 days

MARIJUANA & COGNITIVE ABILITIES EFFECTS ON THE BRAIN:  Attention, concentration, and memory  Increased anxiety and disrupted sleep over time These effects last up to 24 hours after last use After daily use, takes 28 days for impact on attention, concentration, and memory to go away

ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG USE AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS STUDIES HAVE SHOWN LINKS BETWEEN: Alcohol, sleepiness and GPA in college Heavy drinking with a lower GPA Frequency of binge drinking with lower grades Anxiety and prolonged marijuana use Regular marijuana use and academic decline and failure to pursue post-graduation plans

HOW WE TALK ABOUT ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS AT FRESHMEN ORIENTATION De-bunk myths – reaffirm positive norms like: Not all students choose to drink If students do drink, most drink moderately Strategies for students who do choose to drink, to do so in less risky and less dangerous ways Clarifying what actually is a standard drink Variations in alcohol content in different drinks How to keep track of how much you are drinking How time is the only way to sober up – debunk myths about bread/showers/coffee Good Samaritan Law : regardless of alcohol or drug usage, students will not get in trouble for calling 911 – first response always a medical response

INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE ON CAMPUS Sexual Assault and other forms of interpersonal violence are a concern on college campuses Interpersonal violence includes: any type of unwanted sexual contact, rape, emotional abuse, physical abuse in a dating relationship, stalking Most sexual assaults occur in social settings and and are perpetrated by individuals known to the survivor Alcohol plays a significant role in sexual assault perpetrated on college campuses Undergraduate women, transgender students and LGB students experience highest rates of sexual assault Men also experience sexual assault and relationship violence UW has confidential advocates who help students understand options and provide support and resources

HOW WE TALK ABOUT INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE AT FRESHMEN ORIENTATION Violence is not tolerated at UW We must all do our part to prevent violence and create a culture where all feel safe. Consent is an active and ongoing process of willingly choosing to participate in sex of any kind Silence does NOT equal consent Alcohol impacts consent The Advocates on campus are safe and confidential starting points for students who are seeking support

GREEN DOT  Aims to prevent and reduce interpersonal violence at UW by engaging students as leaders and active bystanders who step in, speak up, and interrupt potential acts of violence  Bystander Trainings offered each quarter to empower students to create a safer campus culture

WAYS TO REINFORCE A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISH OPEN COMMUNICATION  Ask open-ended questions about their experiences “What is it like living with your new roommate?” SHOW YOU CARE  Take time to listen to what makes them happy/sad/frustrated DRAW THE LINE  Your values still have a huge impact on your student’s behaviors Discuss expectations around alcohol & other drugs OFFER ACCEPTANCE  Show your student that you appreciate their efforts and accomplishments  Resiliency comes from trying, failing, and figuring out how to move forward  Avoid fixing issues for students UNDERSTAND THE TRANSITION  College is a balance between independence and feeling connected and supported

STUDENT CARE ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG EDUCATION SUICIDE INTERVENTION PROGRAM SEXUAL ASSAULT, RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE, STALKING & HARASSMENT ADVOCACY TRAINING & EDUCATION PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS (PHEs)

|| COUNSELING CENTER The University of Washington Counseling Center provides: no-cost, confidential, and culturally-sensitive counseling, consultation, referral and crisis intervention services for students currently enrolled on the Seattle campus Services include: individual, couple and group counseling career counseling and assessment crisis interventions services Referrals Outreach light therapy biofeedback and consultation to faculty, staff, parents and other caregivers